RE: The government is always trying to close doors
Greetings @robertoueti arrive here thanks to the recommendation of @crypto.piotr, very striking and important what you comment in your post.
These things are the ones that make me think sometimes, that many times they are business things, I mean I explain (yes, I know it may sound like conspiracy theory but that's the way it is or at least I see it); they do not want these to be used for some reason that maybe the commercial side goes through.
As for example happens as the case of Singapore which I saw in these days in a video explaining something that I did not know (which were the impressive costs that cars can have there, eye I'm not talking about ferraris cars or something like that no, cars like a simple Toyota Corolla that in any country costs 15-18K $ varying some things among their models of course, there cost 40K $ or more) and that is what we are going to say so they are "forbidden" if you do not have the money enough to pay the high taxes (which sometimes exceed 100% of the cost of the car) which limits a large number of people using them.
And is that something will justify there with the use of scooters and others and maybe (hopefully not) at that point because maybe for some reason it is not convenient to have such private services. Or as they may also justify that being themselves the government to take their own income with laws (coincidentally fair) with necessary guidelines and essential for the use of them.
Excuse me if I sound crazy or half conspiranoic but I see it, thanks again @crypto.piotr for the recommendation and I do not leave without first wish you a great week, God bless you.
Good point. I lived in Singapore for a few years, and can clarify some of your statements.
The car tax is about 200%. The reason for that is not to "forbid" those who dont have the money from buying a car. The whole point is the very reasonable one of limiting the number of cars in the tiny island of Singapore.
In that way, Singapore has avoided the major problem facing all developed and developing cites – traffic congestion. In Jakarta or Bangkok or Munich or Rio, the plethora of cars causes chaos and immobility. Not in Singapore.
Instead, Singapore has developed a truly superb, efficient, and inexpensive system of public transportation. So, a few people might wish they could buy a car, but the greatest percentage of people are content to use public transportation – even if it's not as convenient as using a private car.
There are many other ways in which Singapore regulates and limits behavior, but it's always done for the benefit of society, for the benefit of all. In that sense, such regulation can be said to be beneficial and even wise.
To conclude, the govt of Singapore "closed the door" to many car buyers. But, clearly, that's not a BAD thing. In fact, it's a case where the govt closing the door is a GOOD thing.
Hi @majes.tytyty......really an eye opening comment.
"...... limiting the number of cars in the tiny island.... "
It seems that this country has filled the sinGAPore between government and the general public and has set a sterling example in the governance, city planning, economic reforms, controlling traffic congestion and many more people-centric measures.
Whenever a country's top positions are occupied by "Dedicated Sacrificians" who always think 24x7 for the overall development of that particular country, it will resemble SINGAPORE!
So @majes.tytyty....... I just want to say thank you thank you thank you!
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You seem to have understood quite well about Singapore. Indeed, any country that follows its example will certainly do well.
Greetings @majes.tytyty, you're right you opened my eyes about this, thanks for your clarification.
I had not thought about the congestion vehicle considering it is an island, and the problems that could cause. And surely if people prefer public transport is because it has good qualities (not like my country unfortunately), thank you for the correction, have a great day, God bless you
You're welcome! Glad I could inform you about that great city-state.
Very true. I had similar impression of Singapore
Love your comments @jjqf
There is always some wisdom in it.
Yours, Piotr